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... of the HOME MENU 13 List of the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing... the language setting 22 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 34 Recording high...
... of the HOME MENU 13 List of the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing... the language setting 22 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 34 Recording high...
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...Recording Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 ...Creating the Playlist 65 Playing the Playlist 66 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 67 Creating a standard... image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 67 Checking the battery information 69 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording medium 70 Selecting the recording media for movies 70 ...
...Recording Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 ...Creating the Playlist 65 Playing the Playlist 66 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 67 Creating a standard... image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 67 Checking the battery information 69 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording medium 70 Selecting the recording media for movies 70 ...
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... time of movies/number of recordable photos 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 119 Expected recording time of movies 120 Expected number of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE ...and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk from...
... time of movies/number of recordable photos 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 119 Expected recording time of movies 120 Expected number of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE ...and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk from...
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...67) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in flash at the same..., turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is connected, it to the end, and then tighten the screw. The accessory can close the LCD screen of the external flash to ...
...67) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in flash at the same..., turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is connected, it to the end, and then tighten the screw. The accessory can close the LCD screen of the external flash to ...
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...) EASY button (24, 25) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (39) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (70) Battery pack (18) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide...
...) EASY button (24, 25) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (39) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (70) Battery pack (18) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide...
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...on -screen image when you press this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of fire or explosion. Index When you ... DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain...
...on -screen image when you press this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of fire or explosion. Index When you ... DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain...
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...) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery Return button (12) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115...
...) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery Return button (12) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115...
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... CONNECT p. 67 USB CONNECT p. 67 DISC BURN Operating Guide DOWNLOAD MUSIC p. 47 TV CONNECT Guide*1 p. 51 MUSIC TOOL p. 47 DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1 p. 47 EMPTY MUSIC*1 p. 47 BATTERY INFO p. 69 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 MEDIA INFO p. 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 p. 72 REPAIR IMG.DB F. Menu lists List...
... CONNECT p. 67 USB CONNECT p. 67 DISC BURN Operating Guide DOWNLOAD MUSIC p. 47 TV CONNECT Guide*1 p. 51 MUSIC TOOL p. 47 DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1 p. 47 EMPTY MUSIC*1 p. 47 BATTERY INFO p. 69 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 MEDIA INFO p. 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 p. 72 REPAIR IMG.DB F. Menu lists List...
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... or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Supplied items The numbers in... lit or flashing. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to ON. See "About handling of your camcorder Battery pack Table of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V).
... or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Supplied items The numbers in... lit or flashing. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to ON. See "About handling of your camcorder Battery pack Table of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V).
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.... If you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 72) to format the hard disk or music file storage area of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to the protection features of Contents Useful Recording Techniques On the drop sensor ... or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this case, an indicator appears on the camcorder, due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 72) or formatting the ...
.... If you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 72) to format the hard disk or music file storage area of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to the protection features of Contents Useful Recording Techniques On the drop sensor ... or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this case, an indicator appears on the camcorder, due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 72) or formatting the ...
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...socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from... lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the ...
...socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from... lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the ...
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... NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Time measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, replace the viewfinder, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie... damaged. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall...
... NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Time measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, replace the viewfinder, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie... damaged. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. 20 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. 20 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor.
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.... Accentuating movies with your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 23 Index And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Narrate...
.... Accentuating movies with your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 23 Index And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Narrate...
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...not compatible with the viewfinder only, pull out the viewfinder (), close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to your camcorder during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER], p. 87). If you turn on a TV which is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality...across the entire screen (full pixel display). An orange frame appears around the face is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by mistake...
...not compatible with the viewfinder only, pull out the viewfinder (), close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to your camcorder during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER], p. 87). If you turn on a TV which is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality...across the entire screen (full pixel display). An orange frame appears around the face is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by mistake...
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... can assign to adjust the focus. This setting is described as adjusting the focus using the dial MANUAL MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to save battery power. To turn off You can switch the screen display when you press DISP while the power is set to the MANUAL dial. Since the... focus adjustment is assigned to the MANUAL dial in the default settings, the operation below is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you can assign 1 menu item you use often to on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds...
... can assign to adjust the focus. This setting is described as adjusting the focus using the dial MANUAL MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to save battery power. To turn off You can switch the screen display when you press DISP while the power is set to the MANUAL dial. Since the... focus adjustment is assigned to the MANUAL dial in the default settings, the operation below is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you can assign 1 menu item you use often to on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds...
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It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before you to view many images at ... the same day at one time You can delete photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Index 57 Touch to return to...
It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before you to view many images at ... the same day at one time You can delete photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Index 57 Touch to return to...
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... selected the dividing point with . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . Also, do not eject ... can divide an image on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Useful Recording Techniques Index 64 Table of the selected movie 4 Touch [YES] . The selected movie...
... selected the dividing point with . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . Also, do not eject ... can divide an image on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Useful Recording Techniques Index 64 Table of the selected movie 4 Touch [YES] . The selected movie...
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...to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 70, 88). Select the recording media and the image ...movies added to the Playlist. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a ...
...to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 70, 88). Select the recording media and the image ...movies added to the Playlist. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a ...
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... shown. Notes Since dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. To close the battery information screen Touch . Index 69 Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, ...You cannot dub images to the audio input jack on the device. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide...
... shown. Notes Since dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. To close the battery information screen Touch . Index 69 Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, ...You cannot dub images to the audio input jack on the device. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide...